Software Technical Team Leader

Matchtech; West of England; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Team Lead in Bristol to drive a medium-sized team delivering Missile Control Software. You will own the development lifecycle from requirements to deployment, balancing leadership with engineering execution.

The role focuses on embedded C/C++ in real-time environments, with collaboration across stakeholders, and a drive to improve processes and delivery against programme objectives.

Qualifications

• Embedded software development with C/C++ required.
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems is essential.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a software team.
• Experience with model-driven tools and software testing.
• Familiarity with IBM/Rational tooling is advantageous.
• Strong communication with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software developers and foster a productive work environment.
• Collaborate with the Software Project Leader to define requirements and timelines.
• Identify technical risks and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure adherence to QA processes and coding standards.
• Capture metrics and report progress to the Software Project Leader.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Team leadership

Rhapsody UML

Model-driven tools

Software testing

IBM Engineering Work Management

Communication with stakeholders

Problem solving

Tools

Rhapsody UML

Rational Tool Concert

IBM Engineering Work Management

Job description

Software Technical Team Lead - 3683-1

Initial 6-month contract

Onsite full time in Bristol

£70ph, UMB inside IR35

SC must be in place prior to starting the contract.

Overview of department:

Join our dynamic team as a hands-on Software Engineering Team Lead, where you'll spearhead a medium-sized team to deliver our Missile Control Software. In this fast-paced role, you'll drive the entire development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, embracing a collaborative and adaptive mindset to thrive in our iterative environment.

The Software Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions. Working closely with the Software Project Leader, they will orchestrate team activities to ensure successful delivery against programme objectives and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with the Software Project Leader and stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables. Ensure effective coordination among team members, ensuring tasks are assigned, and deadlines are met.
• Identify and communicate the technical risks and debt for the activity to the Software Project Leader.
• Collaboration and Communication: Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams. Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Quality Assurance and Process Improvement: Ensure the team follows software development best practices, quality assurance processes, and coding standards. Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Reporting & Metrics: Capture and communicate key data metrics for the development and report these into the Software Project Leader, suggesting improvements where appropriate using the data collected.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience in the development of embedded software with C and C++ is essential, along with a knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems.
• Experience of Rhapsody UML or other model-driven development tools
• Experience in testing software to requirements & ICD's on both host and target hardware.
• Experience of IBM Engineering Work Management / Rational Tool Concert tool.
• Team leading experience would be beneficial, as this role involves a blend of both engineering and leading engineers to deliver to projects.
• Proven can do and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software"
• Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis and generation of design documentation
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including SME's, Systems Engineering & Test and Validation.